Egyptian forces kill over 40 militants in north Sinai

05.09.2016 16:28 1365

More than 40 militants were eliminated by Egyptian military during the anti-terrorist operation in the northern Sinai. According to local media, army helicopters shelled three buildings, where extremists were hiding. The anti-terrorist operation has been going on for about two years in the north of the Sinai Peninsula. During this time, hundreds of police and military were killed by terrorist militants in the region.